Supplier Diversity Summit

Western Mass Economic Development Council

Fostering Vendor-Procurement Partnerships and Digital Equity

MGM Springfield

The <a href="https://www.westernmassedc.com/" title="https://www.westernmassedc.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Western Mass Economic Development Council </a>and <a href="https://aimnet.org/" title="https://aimnet.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Associated Industries of Massachusetts</a> cordially invite all vendors and business owners to connect with local suppliers, explore future contract opportunities, and engage with procurement teams from prominent organizations including Big Y, MGM Springfield, PVTA, Wayfinders, and more.Gain valuable insights into addressing digital equity in the Western Mass region while networking with industry leaders and fellow entrepreneurs. This event is tailored to provide crucial support and information to local vendors and contractors, including minority-owned, women-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, and veteran-owned businesses.Discover essential resources and partnerships from community resource partners such as <a href="https://www.mass.gov/orgs/supplier-diversity-office-sdo" title="https://www.mass.gov/orgs/supplier-diversity-office-sdo" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Supplier Diversity Office (SDO)</a>, <a href="https://cweonline.org/our-centers/cwe-eastern-massachusetts" title="https://cweonline.org/our-centers/cwe-eastern-massachusetts" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Center for Women &amp; Enterprise (CWE)</a>, <a href="https://gnemsdc.org/" title="https://gnemsdc.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council (GNEMSDC)</a>,<a href="https://www.becma.org/" title="https://www.becma.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA)</a>, <a href="https://malgbtcc.org/#1" title="https://malgbtcc.org/#1" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce</a>, <a href="https://latinoeconomicdevelopment.org/" title="https://latinoeconomicdevelopment.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC)</a>, and<a href="https://thetechfoundry.org/" title="https://thetechfoundry.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Tech Foundry</a>.Don't miss out on this chance to network, learn, and grow your business as we collaborate to cultivate a resilient local supplier pipeline in Western Massachusetts. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is requested by completing this form.PRESENTED BY: <a href="https://www.westernmassedc.com/" title="https://www.westernmassedc.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Western Mass Economic Development Council</a>, <a href="https://aimnet.org/" title="https://aimnet.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">AIM</a>, and <a href="https://www.verizon.com/home/internet/?cmp=KNC_H_P_COE_GAW_5GH_2022_07_BP-11120&amp;kpid=go_cmp-16981143307_adg-137207242073_ad-682814320307_kwd-297982579907_dev-c_ext-_prd-_sig-Cj0KCQjwncWvBhD_ARIsAEb2HW_QAEhb6Q2zTmUbcIcdrNeU8gZ6c1Dpt9fNkU9ZtMNFTQ-v26n7GscaAklgEALw_wcB&amp;utm_source=google&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwncWvBhD_ARIsAEb2HW_QAEhb6Q2zTmUbcIcdrNeU8gZ6c1Dpt9fNkU9ZtMNFTQ-v26n7GscaAklgEALw_wcB" title="https://www.verizon.com/home/internet/?cmp=KNC_H_P_COE_GAW_5GH_2022_07_BP-11120&amp;kpid=go_cmp-16981143307_adg-137207242073_ad-682814320307_kwd-297982579907_dev-c_ext-_prd-_sig-Cj0KCQjwncWvBhD_ARIsAEb2HW_QAEhb6Q2zTmUbcIcdrNeU8gZ6c1Dpt9fNkU9ZtMNFTQ-v26n7GscaAklgEALw_wcB&amp;utm_source=google&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwncWvBhD_ARIsAEb2HW_QAEhb6Q2zTmUbcIcdrNeU8gZ6c1Dpt9fNkU9ZtMNFTQ-v26n7GscaAklgEALw_wcB" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Verizon. </a>MEDIA SPONSOR: <a href="https://elmundoboston.com/" title="https://elmundoboston.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">El Mundo Boston</a>

Agenda

Registration and Check-in

Opening Remarks by EDC and AIM

Spotlight on Digital Equity

Anchoring Commitment: Procurement Opportunities and Community Engagement

Introducing Community Resource Partners

Networking Session and Closing Remarks

Conclusion: Wrap-Up and Farewell

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